Elevation Point Church

In Luke 8, we encounter a woman who had been suffering for twelve long years with a relentless illness—bleeding that never stopped. Day after day, it was a constant burden, a painful reminder of her struggle. She searched for answers everywhere—within herself, from doctors, and from those around her—but nothing could bring relief. Yet in a single moment, everything changed. The moment she encountered Jesus, her story was rewritten. Instantly, what had defined her for years no longer had power over her. She was no longer known by her bleeding; she was known by her healing. And the same is true for us today—when we recognize our desperate need for Jesus above all else, the subject of our lives shifts. Who we were is no longer the story; the testimony of what Jesus has brought us through becomes the defining theme of our lives.

In Luke 8:22-25, the disciples followed Jesus into the boat, and a storm hit them out of nowhere—bigger than anything they could handle on their own. Isn’t that life? Problems show up suddenly, pressures rise, and we realize we don’t have the power to fix it. But here’s the truth: before the storm ever started, Jesus had already given the answer—“Let’s go to the other side.” If He said it, He’ll see it through. The storm may be bigger than you, but it’s not bigger than Him.

In Mark 9:21–29, we meet a father who desperately wanted to see his son healed but carried doubts after repeated disappointment. He had already tried everything and even watched Jesus’ disciples fail to bring deliverance, so when he turned to Jesus, all he could say was, “If You can.” And honestly, who could blame him? But while others couldn’t, Jesus could—and He did. Many of us know what it feels like to face situations that seem impossible, ones we’ve tried to fix on our own but couldn’t. The truth is, without Jesus, it really is impossible. But with Jesus, the story isn’t finished. No matter how hopeless it seems, it’s not over yet.

Jesus recognized that Mary’s offering was not wasted, because He saw the heart behind it. Those around her, however, dismissed it as wasteful—viewing her act through the lens of their own self-righteousness and misguided assumptions. The same is true for us: when we allow the opinions and approval of others to dictate our obedience, we end up paralyzed and ineffective. In fact, many of us forfeit what God has called us to do because someone else convinces us it would be pointless. But here’s the truth: whether something is wasted depends on who you’re asking. God says one thing, man says another—and His word is the one that counts.

In Deuteronomy 7:17-22, God reminds His people: “I got this.” He calls us to trust Him fully, not to fear, and to remember the miracles He has already done—like parting the Red Sea and bringing Israel out of Egypt. But His power doesn’t always come all at once. Instead, He works little by little, giving us strength for each battle, each day. This message challenges us not to waste the lessons, the preparation, or the small victories God gives along the way. Yesterday’s faith isn’t enough for today—we need a fresh, daily walk with Him. God gives us exactly what we need, exactly when we need it—not too soon and never too late. Don’t waste what He’s doing in the little things, because little by little He’s bringing His promises to pass in your life.

Jesus said it clearly: Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. But what happens when our treasure is in the wrong place? It can disappear in an instant. In this message, we’ll uncover what Jesus really means by “treasure”—and it’s more than just money. It’s whatever we put our worth, value, and trust in—our success, talents, relationships, influence, or finances. The question we all need to wrestle with is this: Are we truly trusting in Jesus, or are we leaning on ourselves and the things of this world? Because where your heart is, your time, energy, and resources will always follow.

When Jesus told His disciples He was leaving, their world was shaken—their Leader, Savior, and source of identity was preparing to go. Yet He promised a personal gift: His peace. Through the Holy Spirit, Jesus has spoken and continues to speak that same peace into our lives today. In the middle of uncertainty, problems, and daily struggles, His Spirit reminds us that God’s voice brings peace, steadying our hearts even when life feels chaotic.

In 1 Samuel 16:6–7, even the prophet Samuel looked at Eliab and thought, “Surely this is the Lord’s anointed.” But God interrupted his assumption and reminded him, “Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” Too often, we step into prayer already convinced we know God’s answer, and in doing so, we stop listening before He’s even spoken. In this message, we’ll see how dangerous it is to assume, how easy it is to miss God’s voice, and how life-changing it can be when we let Him reveal His true answer — even if it’s different from what we expected.